Thu Feb 27 09:21:38 UTC 2025: ## Fort Knox Gold Reserves Spark Conspiracy Theories, Prompts Calls for Transparency
**Lexington, KY – February 27, 2025** – The U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has become the center of a swirling controversy, fueled by online conspiracy theories and calls for greater transparency regarding its gold reserves. The debate was ignited by a tweet from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones questioning the last audit of the facility, which, he claimed, was conducted in 1974. This prompted a response from Tesla CEO and U.S. Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk suggesting a live video walkthrough, further escalating public interest.
President Donald Trump added fuel to the fire, announcing at a Republican Governors Association meeting on February 20th, “We’re going to inspect Fort Knox.”
While Fort Knox holds approximately 147.3 million ounces of gold – nearly half of the U.S. Treasury’s gold reserves – access is extremely restricted. U.S. Senator Mike Lee reports repeated unsuccessful attempts to gain entry, and only authorized personnel, along with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943, have been permitted inside since its opening in 1937. Senator Rand Paul has formally requested an audit of the U.S. Mint’s holdings, including gold testing, and an in-person inspection of Fort Knox.
In response to the growing concerns, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in an exclusive interview that annual audits consistently confirm the presence of all gold reserves, with the most recent audit concluding on September 30, 2024. However, the lack of public access and the last publicly acknowledged audit dating back to 1974 continue to fuel speculation and calls for increased transparency regarding the nation’s gold reserves.
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